[Glottis injection to improve voice function : Review of more than 500 operations].

Abstract

BACKGROUND:

Hoarseness due to insufficient glottal closure can be treated by injection laryngoplasty (augmentation). Vocal fold injections can be performed as an in-office procedure or under general anesthesia. As injection materials have recently improved and different injection approaches are available, injection laryngoplasties are performed much more frequently.

OBJECTIVES:

Advantages and disadvantages of injection materials, laryngeal approaches, and differential indications are described.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

Literature research and experience of more than 500 laryngeal injection procedures are provided.

RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS:

Sophisticated use of available injection materials can provide a satisfying improvement of voice function with minimal patient discomfort. Adequate indication is mandatory for a favorable outcome. Further improvement regarding biocompatibility and the duration of injection materials is desirable.

• Authors: M Tigges, M Hess
• Journal: HNO (HNO) Vol. 63 Issue 7 Pg. 489-96 (Jul 2015) ISSN: 1433-0458 [Electronic] Germany
• Vernacular Title: Stimmlippeninjektion zur Stimmverbesserung : Rückblick auf über 500 Operationen.
• PMID: 26104911 (Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article, Review)

Chemical References

• Biocompatible Materials

Topics

• Biocompatible Materials (administration & dosage)
• Hoarseness (diagnosis, prevention & control)
• Humans
• Inflammation (etiology, prevention & control)
• Injections (methods)
• Tissue Expansion (methods)
• Tissue Expansion Devices
• Treatment Outcome
• Vocal Cords (surgery)
• Voice Quality